Jasmin Taylor
@meshedlight.bsky.social
Deaf. NZSL (second language). Cis/she/her. Pākehā. Advocate for accessibility & inclusion. Trans rights are human rights. Aotearoa
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Jasmin Taylor
@meshedlight.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Tēnā koutou katoa,
Now that Bluesky has video, thought I'd do quick introduction in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) for fellow Deaf folk.
My name is Jasmin, I'm Deaf, live here in Aotearoa NZ.
I grew up mainstreamed, oral, NZSL is my second language.
(Video description in alt & reply)
Now that Bluesky has video, thought I'd do quick introduction in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) for fellow Deaf folk.
My name is Jasmin, I'm Deaf, live here in Aotearoa NZ.
I grew up mainstreamed, oral, NZSL is my second language.
(Video description in alt & reply)
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Te Whatu Ora have been told to publish updated guidelines with references to puberty suppression removed. We declined to write this update, because that’s not clinical guidance - not when the best practice option is being made illegal. We won’t compromise on the wellbeing of our communities.
November 28, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Te Whatu Ora have been told to publish updated guidelines with references to puberty suppression removed. We declined to write this update, because that’s not clinical guidance - not when the best practice option is being made illegal. We won’t compromise on the wellbeing of our communities.
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For context, these were due to be published in March 2025. The NZ govt prevented their publication because they intended to ban puberty blockers and the guidelines show they are safe, effective, and standard care internationally. Today they were released in an OIA putting them in the public domain.
In some good news, today PATHA has finally been able to release the 2025 Guidelines for Gender Affirming Care in Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read them here: patha.nz/resources-an...
Clinical Guidelines | Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa Inc. (PATHA)
patha.nz
November 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
For context, these were due to be published in March 2025. The NZ govt prevented their publication because they intended to ban puberty blockers and the guidelines show they are safe, effective, and standard care internationally. Today they were released in an OIA putting them in the public domain.
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This is important and significant. These are the guidelines that were submitted and agreed before political interference. The ones that should have been published.
PATHA have taken a stand of not having their name used to give credence to the rewritten ones, and released the correct ones.
PATHA have taken a stand of not having their name used to give credence to the rewritten ones, and released the correct ones.
Y’ALL. PATHA RELEASED THE NEW GENDER AFFIRMING CARE GUIDELINES. THE ONES THE GOVT SUPPRESSED
GET IN IT
patha.nz/resources-an...
GET IN IT
patha.nz/resources-an...
Clinical Guidelines | Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa Inc. (PATHA)
patha.nz
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
This is important and significant. These are the guidelines that were submitted and agreed before political interference. The ones that should have been published.
PATHA have taken a stand of not having their name used to give credence to the rewritten ones, and released the correct ones.
PATHA have taken a stand of not having their name used to give credence to the rewritten ones, and released the correct ones.
Hey, anyone who works in a library in Aotearoa Te Waipounamu - there's books mentioned in some of the resource sections at end of chapters. If your library doesn't have already, could be worth suggesting? Support your local trans community + healthcare professionals to be able to offer booklist
Y’ALL. PATHA RELEASED THE NEW GENDER AFFIRMING CARE GUIDELINES. THE ONES THE GOVT SUPPRESSED
GET IN IT
patha.nz/resources-an...
GET IN IT
patha.nz/resources-an...
Clinical Guidelines | Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa Inc. (PATHA)
patha.nz
November 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Hey, anyone who works in a library in Aotearoa Te Waipounamu - there's books mentioned in some of the resource sections at end of chapters. If your library doesn't have already, could be worth suggesting? Support your local trans community + healthcare professionals to be able to offer booklist
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The fact that this happened while everyone is here at AusPATH is too good. I got to run down a conference centre hallway yelling at the AusPATH president “THEY RELEASED THE GUIDELINES”
So much celebrating.
So much celebrating.
Y’ALL. PATHA RELEASED THE NEW GENDER AFFIRMING CARE GUIDELINES. THE ONES THE GOVT SUPPRESSED
GET IN IT
patha.nz/resources-an...
GET IN IT
patha.nz/resources-an...
Clinical Guidelines | Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa Inc. (PATHA)
patha.nz
November 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The fact that this happened while everyone is here at AusPATH is too good. I got to run down a conference centre hallway yelling at the AusPATH president “THEY RELEASED THE GUIDELINES”
So much celebrating.
So much celebrating.
Just been reading the updated 'Guidelines for Gender Affirming Healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand'
Appreciate the mahi gone in to make it as easily understood as possible - it's for health professionals & there is jargon - also a fair part of it that's just bloody good resource/awareness
Appreciate the mahi gone in to make it as easily understood as possible - it's for health professionals & there is jargon - also a fair part of it that's just bloody good resource/awareness
Y’ALL. PATHA RELEASED THE NEW GENDER AFFIRMING CARE GUIDELINES. THE ONES THE GOVT SUPPRESSED
GET IN IT
patha.nz/resources-an...
GET IN IT
patha.nz/resources-an...
Clinical Guidelines | Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa Inc. (PATHA)
patha.nz
November 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Just been reading the updated 'Guidelines for Gender Affirming Healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand'
Appreciate the mahi gone in to make it as easily understood as possible - it's for health professionals & there is jargon - also a fair part of it that's just bloody good resource/awareness
Appreciate the mahi gone in to make it as easily understood as possible - it's for health professionals & there is jargon - also a fair part of it that's just bloody good resource/awareness
Okay, so with central govt elections coming up next year, there are folk declaring their candidacy already
So here's your reminder to MAKE YOUR INFO ACCESSIBLE
Posts containing images & without image descriptions, video & no captions, are a massive FUCK YOU to your constituents. Don't do that āe
So here's your reminder to MAKE YOUR INFO ACCESSIBLE
Posts containing images & without image descriptions, video & no captions, are a massive FUCK YOU to your constituents. Don't do that āe
November 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Okay, so with central govt elections coming up next year, there are folk declaring their candidacy already
So here's your reminder to MAKE YOUR INFO ACCESSIBLE
Posts containing images & without image descriptions, video & no captions, are a massive FUCK YOU to your constituents. Don't do that āe
So here's your reminder to MAKE YOUR INFO ACCESSIBLE
Posts containing images & without image descriptions, video & no captions, are a massive FUCK YOU to your constituents. Don't do that āe
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: solidarity with disabled folk
If you've not yet signed the petition advocating for increased funding to Total Mobility scheme, please do!
Petition closes tomorrow night (Friday 28th Nov, 11:59pm)
Please sign and share
Total Mobility scheme is much needed
If you've not yet signed the petition advocating for increased funding to Total Mobility scheme, please do!
Petition closes tomorrow night (Friday 28th Nov, 11:59pm)
Please sign and share
Total Mobility scheme is much needed
Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.
petitions.parliament.nz
November 27, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: solidarity with disabled folk
If you've not yet signed the petition advocating for increased funding to Total Mobility scheme, please do!
Petition closes tomorrow night (Friday 28th Nov, 11:59pm)
Please sign and share
Total Mobility scheme is much needed
If you've not yet signed the petition advocating for increased funding to Total Mobility scheme, please do!
Petition closes tomorrow night (Friday 28th Nov, 11:59pm)
Please sign and share
Total Mobility scheme is much needed
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AoNZ rallies/actions for Palestine: Nov 28–30
FRIDAY
Whangārei: 11am Picket @Noel Leeming, 4 Port Rd
Tāmaki Makaurau: 9am Picket @26 Warehouse Way; 3pm Vigil @US Consul; 4pm Vigil @Te Komititanga; 7pm Cole Martin talk @St Matthew's, 132 Hobson St
Ngāmotu: 8am Boycott @BP Powderham St
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FRIDAY
Whangārei: 11am Picket @Noel Leeming, 4 Port Rd
Tāmaki Makaurau: 9am Picket @26 Warehouse Way; 3pm Vigil @US Consul; 4pm Vigil @Te Komititanga; 7pm Cole Martin talk @St Matthew's, 132 Hobson St
Ngāmotu: 8am Boycott @BP Powderham St
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November 27, 2025 at 6:41 AM
AoNZ rallies/actions for Palestine: Nov 28–30
FRIDAY
Whangārei: 11am Picket @Noel Leeming, 4 Port Rd
Tāmaki Makaurau: 9am Picket @26 Warehouse Way; 3pm Vigil @US Consul; 4pm Vigil @Te Komititanga; 7pm Cole Martin talk @St Matthew's, 132 Hobson St
Ngāmotu: 8am Boycott @BP Powderham St
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FRIDAY
Whangārei: 11am Picket @Noel Leeming, 4 Port Rd
Tāmaki Makaurau: 9am Picket @26 Warehouse Way; 3pm Vigil @US Consul; 4pm Vigil @Te Komititanga; 7pm Cole Martin talk @St Matthew's, 132 Hobson St
Ngāmotu: 8am Boycott @BP Powderham St
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I am happy to share a submission and the findings of the RC on this. Survivors committed crimes based on the lessons they learned from their abuse and did not get access to justice in the justice system. This Bill is in conflict with the RC recommendations and PMs apology.
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: community solidarity
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I am happy to share a submission and the findings of the RC on this. Survivors committed crimes based on the lessons they learned from their abuse and did not get access to justice in the justice system. This Bill is in conflict with the RC recommendations and PMs apology.
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: please, a proposal is not a done thing
I know this govt like to bowl ahead with whatever they like but just look at them, rolling back 5 mins later
We DO NOT have to comply in advance
Plenty of ways to not
I know this govt like to bowl ahead with whatever they like but just look at them, rolling back 5 mins later
We DO NOT have to comply in advance
Plenty of ways to not
November 26, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: please, a proposal is not a done thing
I know this govt like to bowl ahead with whatever they like but just look at them, rolling back 5 mins later
We DO NOT have to comply in advance
Plenty of ways to not
I know this govt like to bowl ahead with whatever they like but just look at them, rolling back 5 mins later
We DO NOT have to comply in advance
Plenty of ways to not
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: community solidarity
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: community solidarity
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
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Arts Access Aotearoa have been working alongside Deaf and disabled artists, consultants and communities to develop Taha Hotu Deaf and Disabled Artists Initiative - a new network focused on connection, support and practical resources for and by the community.
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
Home
Taha Hotu Deaf and Disabled Artist Initiative is a disability-led initiative by Arts Access Aotearoa, supporting Deaf and disabled artists across Aotearoa to create, connect, and advocate within the a...
tahahotu.org.nz
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Arts Access Aotearoa have been working alongside Deaf and disabled artists, consultants and communities to develop Taha Hotu Deaf and Disabled Artists Initiative - a new network focused on connection, support and practical resources for and by the community.
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
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Sadly this also seems increasingly relevant to academics in Aotearoa.
cc @hendysh.bsky.social @siouxsiew.bsky.social @sanjanah.bsky.social
cc @hendysh.bsky.social @siouxsiew.bsky.social @sanjanah.bsky.social
I always try to talk up the great work of my colleague Jen Lundquist (not on bsky) who developed UMass’ Academic Freedom Crisis Toolkit, as a public resource, especially to help guide faculty who face online harassment, doxxing, weaponized FOIA… www.umass.edu/faculty-deve...
Academic Freedom Crisis Toolkit : Office of Faculty Development : UMass Amherst
Academic Freedom Crisis Toolkit
www.umass.edu
November 26, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Sadly this also seems increasingly relevant to academics in Aotearoa.
cc @hendysh.bsky.social @siouxsiew.bsky.social @sanjanah.bsky.social
cc @hendysh.bsky.social @siouxsiew.bsky.social @sanjanah.bsky.social
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Alt text: @chrishipkins.bsky.social stands in front of burning trans and tino rangatiratanga flags, leaning away in fear from a fire extinguisher being offered. He is saying "wo! Wo! Wo! Are you sure? Let's not be radical... Maybe take an internal poll first? Or like, give it to someone else to do"
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Alt text: @chrishipkins.bsky.social stands in front of burning trans and tino rangatiratanga flags, leaning away in fear from a fire extinguisher being offered. He is saying "wo! Wo! Wo! Are you sure? Let's not be radical... Maybe take an internal poll first? Or like, give it to someone else to do"
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Thread time.
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Thread time.
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
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Everyone please write to labour:
Chris Hipkins
Ayesha Verrall
Shanan Halbert
Duncan Webb (as this is a human rights issue)
And ask them to make a strong statement saying they will instantly repeal the regulation. Apply as much pressure as possible to the Government.
Chris Hipkins
Ayesha Verrall
Shanan Halbert
Duncan Webb (as this is a human rights issue)
And ask them to make a strong statement saying they will instantly repeal the regulation. Apply as much pressure as possible to the Government.
November 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Everyone please write to labour:
Chris Hipkins
Ayesha Verrall
Shanan Halbert
Duncan Webb (as this is a human rights issue)
And ask them to make a strong statement saying they will instantly repeal the regulation. Apply as much pressure as possible to the Government.
Chris Hipkins
Ayesha Verrall
Shanan Halbert
Duncan Webb (as this is a human rights issue)
And ask them to make a strong statement saying they will instantly repeal the regulation. Apply as much pressure as possible to the Government.
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Share far and wide in Aotearoa, whānau. They’re looking for 25,000 signatures and have stalled below 23,000. I know there are hundreds of thousands out there who want to see Te Tiriti in education. Petitions might be small and symbolic in nature, but it’s an easy start. Please sign and share
The tsunami of changes to education in Aotearoa should give every citizen the heebeejeebies. Removing Boards' obligation to honour te tiriti is plain wrong. 100s of schools BoT fighting it. Please do the same. This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/pr...
Protect Te Tiriti in Education
Aotearoa should be a place where everyone, regardless of their background, is respected and part of a vibrant connected community. Where everyone feels a sense of belonging and knows their children wi...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 23, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Share far and wide in Aotearoa, whānau. They’re looking for 25,000 signatures and have stalled below 23,000. I know there are hundreds of thousands out there who want to see Te Tiriti in education. Petitions might be small and symbolic in nature, but it’s an easy start. Please sign and share
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This Friday over 17,000 PSA health members are striking across the motu for safe staffing, fair pay, and conditions to give quality care patients deserve. 📍Find your nearest 28 November picket or rally at psa.org.nz/health
#NZPol #StandTogetherForHealth
#NZPol #StandTogetherForHealth
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This Friday over 17,000 PSA health members are striking across the motu for safe staffing, fair pay, and conditions to give quality care patients deserve. 📍Find your nearest 28 November picket or rally at psa.org.nz/health
#NZPol #StandTogetherForHealth
#NZPol #StandTogetherForHealth
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Are you my ancestor? #CriptheLit with Verb Wellington discover our #disabled ancestors on Dec 3 at Two Fiftyseven Willis St 6 - 7 pm to mark the International Day of Disabled People. #disability #Disabilityarts #writers #writing www.facebook.com/events/18598...
Are you my ancestor?
Event in Wellington, New Zealand by Verb Wellington on Wednesday, December 3 2025
www.facebook.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Are you my ancestor? #CriptheLit with Verb Wellington discover our #disabled ancestors on Dec 3 at Two Fiftyseven Willis St 6 - 7 pm to mark the International Day of Disabled People. #disability #Disabilityarts #writers #writing www.facebook.com/events/18598...
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EXPECT MORE
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
EXPECT MORE
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
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With Christmas parties coming up and Ariana Grande in the news for getting Covid during the press tour for Wicked, semi-regular reminder Covid is still a thing and you might want to get a booster, plan for open/ventilated spaces, ask for testing/test yourself, and stock up on those antihistamines.
November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
With Christmas parties coming up and Ariana Grande in the news for getting Covid during the press tour for Wicked, semi-regular reminder Covid is still a thing and you might want to get a booster, plan for open/ventilated spaces, ask for testing/test yourself, and stock up on those antihistamines.
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GenAI has polluted image search results, especially for animal pics. It’s now basically impossible to find accurate art references.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Exotic Animal Photo Reference Repository
www.animal-photo-references.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
GenAI has polluted image search results, especially for animal pics. It’s now basically impossible to find accurate art references.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
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This is what native bee habitat looks like in Aotearoa New Zealand. Not an introduced wildflower in sight.
November 23, 2025 at 4:41 AM
This is what native bee habitat looks like in Aotearoa New Zealand. Not an introduced wildflower in sight.
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Photos from today's #TransRights rally at Te Aro Park in Te Whanganui A Tara / #Wellington NZ. Young and not so young trans and nonbinary people and friends and allies gathered as the start of a campaign to oppose NZ goverment's Ban on Puberty Blockers. Healthcare is a right!
#NZpol
#NZpol
November 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Photos from today's #TransRights rally at Te Aro Park in Te Whanganui A Tara / #Wellington NZ. Young and not so young trans and nonbinary people and friends and allies gathered as the start of a campaign to oppose NZ goverment's Ban on Puberty Blockers. Healthcare is a right!
#NZpol
#NZpol